Nutrition and healthy eating

Remember, fat is high in calories so if youre watching your weight, watch the portion sizes. Choose healthy cooking methods such as grilling, steaming, broiling, baking and stir-frying. Add flavor without extra fat by marinating meats and seasoning vegetables and grains with fresh, dried herbs and spices. SNACK SMART Snacking is an important component of a diabetic meal plan. Snacking helps maintain blood sugar (glucose) levels throughout the day. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.silive.com/healthfit/index.ssf/2013/11/andrea_doria-cameronnotes_on_nutritionnovember_is_american_diabetes_month.html

Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. As a specialty editor of the nutrition and healthy eating guide, Katherine Zeratsky helps you sort through the facts and figures, the fads and the hype to learn more about nutrition and diet. A Marinette, Wis., native, she is certified in dietetics by the state of Minnesota and the American Dietetic Association. She has been with Mayo Clinic since 1999. She’s active in nutrition-related curriculum and course development in wellness nutrition at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and nutrition related to weight management and practical applications of nutrition-related lifestyle changes. Other areas of interest include food and nutrition for all life stages, active lifestyles and the culinary arts. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/MY00431/TAB=ExpertBlog

Can Proper Nutrition Improve Your Productivity?

Prepare yourself for healthier late-night options. Plan Ahead: Prepare your late night meals whenever you have extra time and keep them stored in the fridge or freezer, ready for you when you come home. Dont Stock It: You know yourself best. If you are likely to reach for the junk in the cupboard, dont buy it and keep it there. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit http://caloriecount.about.com/can-proper-nutrition-improve-your-productivity-b616742